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Power Outage Alert in Japan Amid Quake Damage, Cold Weather

Japan’s government alerted people of potential blackouts Tuesday because power supplies were low after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating electricity following last week's earthquake. The rare alert, calling on households and companies to conserve power, comes as the Tokyo region is facing snow and unusually cold weather for early…

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New Liverpool hotel with 'party pads' inspired by Paris, Tokyo and New York to open

The Bling Aparthotel in Hanover Street will be operated by U-Stay

Birmingham Post

Mercedes Partners With Skateboard Company For City-Inspired Art Cars

AMG and Palace Skateboards created four vehicles that pay homage to London, New York, LA, and Tokyo.

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Ghostwire: Tokyo – 10 tips and tricks to exorcise Shibuya

Here are 10 tips to make your afterlife easier in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

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Japan protests Russian halt to World War Two peace treaty talks

Japan reacted angrily on Tuesday after Russia withdrew from peace treaty talks with Japan and froze joint economic projects related to the disputed Kuril islands because of Japanese sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Ghostwire: Tokyo review – an incredible setting let down by repetitive mission design

It looks good, it sounds good, it feels good, but repetitive side tasks and by-the-numbers mission design drags the whole thing down.

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'Ghostwire: Tokyo' review: Bethesda's latest is a terrifying tourist trap

'Ghostwire: Tokyo' is a breathtaking and terrifying tour through Shibuya, but a splashy style can make up for a thin narrative.

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S. Korean slavery victim seeks UN justice as time runs out

Thirty years ago, South Korean Lee Yong-soo went public with her story of adduction, rape and forced prostitution by Japan’s wartime military

The Independent UK

'Local' specialties on the move due to global warming

As a fruit normally found in the subtropics grows in Tokyo, peaches are cultivated in Aomori, the prefecture known as "the apple kingdom."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Little upstages Barber for javelin win

Olympic finalist Mackenzie Little has beaten Tokyo javelin bronze medallist Kelsey-Lee Barber at the Melbourne Track Classic.

AAP

Edinburgh cafe included in best sandwiches in the world guide by Nat Geo

This Holyrood gelato haunt is now rubbing shoulders with top sandwich shops from across the globe in the likes of London, Houston, Tokyo and Singapore. The team have shared their excitement this morning.

Edinburgh Live

Original ‘Godzilla’ Actor Akira Takarada Dies at 87

Japanese actor Akira Takarada, who starred in the original 1954 "Godzilla" and several later films featuring the city-wrecking monster, has died in Tokyo aged 87. Takarada, who appeared at the premiere of his latest film earlier this month, passed away in hospital having contracted pneumonia, Japanese media reported Friday. "We…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Shares Mixed after Oil Climbs Back above $100

Shares have opened lower in Europe after gains for most Asian benchmarks as oil prices hovered above $100 per barrel. Stocks rose in Tokyo and Shanghai but fell in Paris, Frankfurt and London.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Keely Hodgkinson sets target of four major championship medals in 2022

Keely Hodgkinson has set her sights on winning four major championship medals in 2022 after her success at last year’s Tokyo Olympics

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Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Residents were cleaning their homes Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people

Bangkok Post

Strong quake in Japan near Fukushima causes blackout, derailment

TOKYO: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northern Japan near Fukushima prefecture late on Wednesday, killing four and injuring dozens of people, as well as derailing a bullet train and disrupting power.

Reuters

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

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7.3-magnitude quake shakes eastern Japan, prompting tsunami warning

A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Chronicle Live

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning issued near Fukushima nuclear plant after 7.3 magnitude tremor

A huge earthquake struck the city of Fukushima causing tremors that were felt as far away as Tokyo more than 180 miles away

Manchester Evening News

Japan tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

Two earthquakes hit Japan, with the second one being the strongest

Irish Mirror

Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning after 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

The 7.3-magnitude quake hit Fukushima, with tremors felt 90km away in Tokyo

Daily Mirror

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima, killing 1 and injuring 69

At least one man has died and more than 10 people have been taken to hospital after a quake hit Fukushima, Japan, with experts saying it measured 7.3 on the Richter scale and sparked a tsunami warning

Reuters

Japan says it will remove more COVID curbs as infections ebb

Japan said on Wednesday it is lifting COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Tokyo and 17 other prefectures as a wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant ebbs.

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'GhostWire: Tokyo' preview: An enthralling tour through a paranormal Shibuya

'GhostWire: Tokyo' is like taking a haunted tour of Tokyo, with a fascinating world and story to explore. Find out more in our hands-on preview.

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